Lapis Lazuli and Gems N’ Loans Dana Point
In the fourteenth century, lapis lazuli stones were ground up and mixed with oils to create the highly prized and very expensive ultramarine used by artists such as Leonardo da Vinci’s in paintings in the Sistine Chapel. Ultramarine were also known as "blue gold,” because they were more expensive than gold in those days. Lapis was forbidden to commoners in ancient Egypt, and only royalty were permitted wear it. Blue was divine to them, so lapis was ground into a powder, then used to add color to the royal Egyptians and their statues. Lapis necklaces were also given to shy Egyptian children to help them be more courageous.
Ancient Hebrews believed the blue azurite in lapis was symbolic of heaven and the gold pyrite flecks symbolic of the sun, and some Biblical scholars believe that Moses' Ten Commandments were carved on lapis tablets.
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Interesting Fact About Jewelers in Dana Point
Our GIA Certified jeweler Frank, was always around the tools of the trade and took a liking to it, in the meanwhile, befriending the jeweler. He apprenticed and learned through trial and error, most of all life lessons helped him along the way to drive his spirit and passion for what he does. He would pick up the slack wherever was needed to not only teach himself, but to make sure that the customer was always happy. Funny thing is, many of his learning experiences took place over food & drinks after work at El Toritio with his co-worker and friend that he was helping on the back end. Knowledge is power and Frank was wide awake to that concept. An Orange County local, Frank is Gems N' Loans Dana Point expert in jewelry.
Our master jeweler will create the jewelry of your dreams!
At Gems N’ Loans Dana Point, our employees are unique and certified. Our master jeweler, Frank “Guapo” Felix. He truly is the man and we appreciate his dedication to our Gems N’ Loans Family. Frank grew up in Santa Ana, CA and in 1976 he was hired by a friend of his at a local jewelry store and wound up finding an interest in the products and the market. His friend was let go, but Frank stayed on for 4-5years selling jewelry and ended working his way up for a different company in Irvine, CA.
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How a Jeweler in Dana Point Earned Our Business
While visiting the harbor in Dana Point today, my Ex husband asked me to marry him, I said yes. We were married when I was 19, divorced later on and then our lives somehow lead our hearts back together. This amazing event has us searching for wedding rings. We are going to be married in 2 weeks, on what could have been our 16th wedding anniversary. Our children cried with joy when we told them today, and suggested Gems N’ Loans for wedding rings!
Dana Point Gold and Jewelry
We never go anywhere without our best friends. We often find that they like the things we do. This dog just happened to feel the need for some style. He likes my swagger, and we like his waggin! He scored his jewelry at Gems N' Loans Dana Point.
Serving Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, and San Clemente! We offer a variety of jewelry, gold, and personal loans to suit your financial needs. Our company has been serving Southern California for 24 years in this capacity. We offer customer service like no other shops around. Our employees take ownership at Gems N' Loans, and this can be seen in the quality of care for our customers and our dogs.
